AGP Executive Report
Last update: 3 hours agoTariffs & Energy Politics: U.S. and Canadian negotiators met in Washington as Trump’s 50% tariffs on $20B of Canadian goods neared a midnight deadline, with Trump hinting any deal could revive Keystone XL—an oil pipeline many environmental groups oppose. Climate & Water: El Niño is back and could disrupt the Panama Canal again as reservoirs shrink, while a separate report warns drought is threatening U.S. hydropower, with Lake Mead and Lake Powell at record lows. Wildfire Forest Policy: The U.S. Forest Service moved to rescind the 2001 roadless rule, drawing criticism that it could increase wildfire risk by opening millions of acres to roads and logging. PFAS Enforcement: The D.C. Circuit upheld EPA’s CERCLA hazardous-substance designation for PFOA and PFOS, keeping pressure on polluters. Food & Health: The summer recall surge continues, with over 160 food recalls in 2026 so far, and a new forecast says above-normal temperatures may persist into fall—raising heat and safety concerns. Invasive Species: Joro spiders are showing up across parts of the Southeast as invasive species spread with global trade and climate change.
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